JANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED
THE EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
Legal Entity Identifier: 213800N1B1HCQG2W4V90
18 December 2024
THE EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
('the Company')
Receipt of Requisition for General Meeting
The Board acknowledges the receipt of a requisition notice from Saba Capital Management, requesting the convening of a General Meeting to consider resolutions pertaining to changes in the composition of the Board.
The Board is committed to acting in the best interests of all shareholders and is carefully evaluating the requisition. The Board firmly believes in the strength of the Company's existing strategy and governance and will continue to focus on delivering positive total shareholder returns for its investors.
Further announcements will be made as appropriate.
Enquiries:
Janus Henderson Secretarial Services UK Limited
Corporate Secretary to The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC
+44 (0)20 7818 1818
Dan Howe
Head of Investment Trusts, Janus Henderson Investors
+44 (0)20 7818 4458
Winterflood Securities Limited
Corporate Broker
Neil Langford/ Rose Ramsden
+44 (0)20 3100 0000
Edelman Smithfield
John Kiely/ Latika Shah
T: +44 (0)7785 275665 / +44 (0)7950 671 948